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Sat's implosion of Gates Hospital set for 7am

Road closures will begin at three Saturday morning ahead of the implosion at Gates Circle.

Ontario Specialty Contracting is moving full steam ahead with Saturday's implosion. Buffalo Police and other officials will start closing roads
by 3 in the morning.

Residents are advised not to stand close to any windows during the implosion. Nearby residents who received a letter to watch the event in a safe location can be pick up their wristbands Friday at 40 Gates Circle between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

A 500-foot safety zone will be in place to keep spectators safe.

More than 300 pounds of explosives will be used to bring the former hospital down. Clean-up will take nearly three months.

Gates Circle will become the new home for Canterbury Woods
, which will break ground by next year.